Now that we have past the half way mark of 2026 its time for something a little different. In this months Hanakuma Monthly Ikebana Challenge the theme is the…
UNconventional Hero
In this challenge you need to make use of unconventional materials and let them be the hero of your arrangement. Often times unconvetional materials play a supporting role, in this instance they need to have main character energy. You can choose to use only unconventional material or you can add some fresh material as an accent or compliment to your unconventional hero.
An added surprise this month is the prize! It’s a mystery! Even I don’t know what it is going to be just yet. (It will depend on how my kiln firing goes during the course of the month.)
You may use bought or foraged materials for this challenge. (Remember if foraging on land that is not yours to ask permission of the land owner first.)
Submission Deadline: September 6, 2026, 7pm AEDT
Email your photo: with your contact & postal details and the subject “AUGUST Monthly Challenge” to alexander@hanakuma-ikebana.com
I’m very keen to see what everyone will create so be sure and get your entries in before the deadline.
